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词汇 machaira
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Definition of machaira in English:

machaira

(also machera, machaera)
noun məˈkʌɪrəmaˈkɛːrə
Weaponry historical
  • A short single-edged sword, with a slightly curved convex blade, used by the ancient Greeks.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Camden (1551–1623), historian and herald. From classical Latin machaera from ancient Greek μάχαιρα, originally any short sword or dagger; in later use, denoting a curved sword or sabre as described below, as opposed to a straight one.

Definition of machaira in US English:

machaira

(also machera, machaera)
noun
Weaponry historical
  • A short single-edged sword, with a slightly curved convex blade, used by the ancient Greeks.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Camden (1551–1623), historian and herald. From classical Latin machaera from ancient Greek μάχαιρα, originally any short sword or dagger; in later use, denoting a curved sword or sabre as described below, as opposed to a straight one.

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